Verisk Analytics, Inc. provides data analytics solutions for customers in the insurance, energy, and financial markets in the United States and internationally. Its Decision Analytics segment develops predictive models to forecast scenarios, and produce standard and customized analytics for predicting loss, selecting and pricing risk, detecting fraud before and after a loss event, and quantifying losses. It provides fraud-detection tools for the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry; data analytics for energy, chemicals, and metals and mining industries; and data and information services that enable enhanced compliance with environmental health and safety, as well as helps businesses and governments to anticipate and manage climate-and weather-related risks. The company's Risk Assessment segment offers solutions to P&C insurance customers and focuses on prediction of loss, and selection and pricing of risk. Its solutions include industry-standard insurance programs that help P&C insurers in defining coverage and issue policies; actuarial services to help its customers analyze and price their risks; and customized services that include assisting with the development of independent insurance programs, analysis of their own underwriting experience, development of classification systems and rating plans, and other business decisions, as well as supplies information to various customers in other markets. This segment's solutions also comprise property-specific rating and underwriting information on properties, businesses, and communities to evaluate, price, and process commercial insurance applications, including property, auto, general liability, business owner's policy, and workers compensation. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Data processing & preparation
Sub-IndustryResearch & Consulting Services
SectorBusiness Services
Current SymbolNASDAQ:VRSK
Previous Symbol
CUSIP92345Y10
Phone201-469-3000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.96
Current Ratio0.49
Quick Ratio0.49
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio37.47
Forward P/E Ratio28.98
P/E Growth2.53
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.15 billion
Price / Sales9.23
Cash Flow$4.6671 per share
Price / Cash25.77
Book Value$13.01 per share
Price / Book9.24
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.21
Net Income$555.10 million
Net Margins27.94%
Return on Equity31.53%
Return on Assets10.86%
Miscellaneous
Employees7,304
Outstanding Shares164,620,000
Market Cap$20.17 billion
OptionableOptionable
Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verisk Analytics' stock symbol?
Verisk Analytics trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "VRSK."
How were Verisk Analytics' earnings last quarter?
Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October, 30th. The business services provider reported $1.08 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.07 by $0.01. The business services provider had revenue of $598.70 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $596.79 million. Verisk Analytics had a return on equity of 31.53% and a net margin of 27.94%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 9.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.84 earnings per share. View Verisk Analytics' Earnings History.
When is Verisk Analytics' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for VRSK?
11 brokers have issued 12 month price targets for Verisk Analytics' stock. Their forecasts range from $90.00 to $133.00. On average, they anticipate Verisk Analytics' share price to reach $111.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 7.7%. View Analyst Price Targets for Verisk Analytics.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Verisk Analytics?
11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Verisk Analytics in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Verisk Analytics.
Has Verisk Analytics been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about VRSK stock has trended somewhat positive this week, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research group identifies positive and negative press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Verisk Analytics earned a news impact score of 1.1 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media stories about the business services provider a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next few days.
Who are some of Verisk Analytics' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Verisk Analytics include Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Fiserv (FISV), Workday (WDAY), DXC Technology (DXC), Autohome (ATHM), StoneCo (STNE), RingCentral (RNG), Zendesk (ZEN), Proofpoint (PFPT), YY (YY), Pegasystems (PEGA), CarGurus (CARG), Bilibili (BILI), Corelogic (CLGX) and Zynga (ZNGA).
Who are Verisk Analytics' key executives?
Verisk Analytics' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Scott G. Stephenson, Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 61)
- Mr. Lee M. Shavel, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 51)
- Mr. Mark V. Anquillare, Exec. VP & COO (Age 52)
- Mr. Kenneth E. Thompson, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 58)
- Mr. David J. Grover, VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer (Age 46)
Who are Verisk Analytics' major shareholders?
Verisk Analytics' stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (6.77%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (3.87%), Janus Henderson Group PLC (3.17%), Baillie Gifford & Co. (2.65%), Franklin Resources Inc. (2.31%) and Alliancebernstein L.P. (1.76%). Company insiders that own Verisk Analytics stock include Andrew G Mills, Annell R Bay, Christopher M Foskett, Constantine Iordanou, David B Wright, David J Grover, Eva F Huston, Frank J Coyne, Hyatt J Brown, John F Lehman, Kenneth E Thompson, Lee Shavel, Mark V Anquillare, Scott G Stephenson and Vincent De P Mccarthy. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Verisk Analytics.
Which major investors are selling Verisk Analytics stock?
VRSK stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including William Blair Investment Management LLC, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp, Neuberger Berman Group LLC, Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc., Sterling Capital Management LLC, Victory Capital Management Inc. and First Quadrant L P CA. Company insiders that have sold Verisk Analytics company stock in the last year include Andrew G Mills, Christopher M Foskett, David B Wright, David J Grover, Hyatt J Brown, John F Lehman, Kenneth E Thompson, Mark V Anquillare, Scott G Stephenson and Vincent De P Mccarthy. View Insider Buying and Selling for Verisk Analytics.
Which major investors are buying Verisk Analytics stock?
VRSK stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bessemer Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., BlackRock Inc., Morgan Stanley, Janus Henderson Group PLC, AXA, Rehmann Capital Advisory Group and Schroder Investment Management Group. Company insiders that have bought Verisk Analytics stock in the last two years include Annell R Bay, Lee Shavel and Scott G Stephenson. View Insider Buying and Selling for Verisk Analytics.
How do I buy shares of Verisk Analytics?
Shares of VRSK can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Verisk Analytics' stock price today?
One share of VRSK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $120.27.
How big of a company is Verisk Analytics?
Verisk Analytics has a market capitalization of $20.38 billion and generates $2.15 billion in revenue each year. The business services provider earns $555.10 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.21 on an earnings per share basis. Verisk Analytics employs 7,304 workers across the globe.
What is Verisk Analytics' official website?
How can I contact Verisk Analytics?
Verisk Analytics' mailing address is 545 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, JERSEY CITY NJ, 07310. The business services provider can be reached via phone at 201-469-2000 or via email at [email protected]
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